A heartfelt congratulations to all our colleagues and partners involved in the BUILD It Together CERV project. Bringing together more than 400 delegates across eight international conferences is no small achievement, and this collaboration truly reflects the best of Europe’s civic spirit.
Your work has strengthened connections between municipalities, NGOs, policy makers, and community leaders across Malta, Estonia, Poland, Bulgaria, France, Serbia, and Italy. These relationships matter. They help communities learn from one another, respond to shared challenges, and build practical, people-focused solutions.
I want to express sincere thanks to every team member, volunteer, coordinator, and expert who contributed over the past two years. Your efforts demonstrate exactly why projects like this are so important.
And a special word of appreciation to the European Commission for funding and supporting this work through the CERV Programme. Investment in civic engagement, rights, and values is essential for a more connected, resilient, and inclusive Europe. We are proud to play a part in that shared vision.
Well done to everyone involved. This project is a reminder that when committed people come together across borders, we can build more than programmes — we can build relationships, trust, and long-term impact.
PTPI Internal Summary – Eesti People to People (Estonia) Update
17 November 2025
Eesti People to People has shared a major milestone as the two-year BUILD It Together CERV project approaches completion. The project was coordinated on behalf of Kunsill Lokali Birgu (Malta) and brought together more than 400 delegates across eight international conferences hosted in:
• Birgu, Malta
• Gharb, Gozo
• Tallinn, Estonia
• Jablonna, Poland
• Devnya, Bulgaria
• Krakow, Poland
• Plus additional partner meetings across Europe
Participants included mayors, policy makers, and NGO representatives from a wide network of partners:
- Kunsill Lokali Birgu, Malta
- Stowarzyszenie Aktywna Integracja Rurzyca, Poland
- Devnya Municipality, Bulgaria
- Eesti People to People, Estonia
- Mitra France / SkillsLab21, France
- Cognitive Alliances, Serbia
- Sportsroom, Bulgaria
- Jablonna Municipality, Poland
- Vignanello Municipality, Italy
- Genista Research Foundation: European Consultancy & Media, Malta
Special recognition was given to John Boxall, Mark Causon, Anna Dubik, Christian Raggio Vella, Jason Portelli, and other contributors.
The project was funded by the European Commission’s CERV Programme.
This is another strong example of how active and visible our European chapters continue to be—delivering real cross-border cooperation, civic engagement, and community-building.
Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV)
This programme aims to protect and promote Union rights and values as enshrined in the EU Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights. It will contribute to sustain and further develop open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies based on the rule of law.
